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2 Week Start

The first 2 weeks of any diet are your time to get used to it, learn how your body deals with it, and settle down into a routine!

20g a Day Meal PlannerLooking for suggestions on how to eat 20g a day and still have interesting meals? Here are several samples to get you started.

After the First Two WeeksLow carb diets start with two weeks of intensive training to get you in the mindset of your new style of eating. Once you get through those two weeks, it should be relatively smooth sailing.

Eating Nuts on InductionThe first two weeks of a low carb diet are called induction. This is when you train your body to rely on fats - not sugars - for energy. While nuts are not sugar-rich, there's an important reason to avoid them during this time.

First 2 Weeks Low Carb Food ListAre you starting out with your low carb diet - whether it´s Atkins, South Beach or another style? Here is a food list to get you through those first two weeks.

First Two Days - Step by StepMost low carb diets put special emphasis on the first two weeks, when you get used to eating in a more healthy manner. But those first two DAYS are the key - when you break your carb addiction!

Low Carb Basics Online CourseIf you´re thinking about starting a low carb diet, be sure to check out my online low carb basics course. This will guide you through the preparation and first two weeks of low carbing.

Must Have Low Carb Basic IngredientsIf you´re on a low carb diet, there are certain items that you simply MUST have in your kitchen to be able to whip up quick and easy recipes. Here´s the list.

Must Have Low Carb Spice ListAre you stocking your low carb kitchen? Be sure to keep these herbs and spices in the fridge - you´ll be using them quite a bit!

Preparing for your Low Carb DietYou´ve decided that you´re going to try the low carb diet, after hearing success stories from family and friends. Here´s what you need to know before you get started on it.

Recipes for the 2 Week StartIt´s important to have a list of easy recipes ready for when you begin your low carb diet. These classics will help to get you started.

The First Two WeeksThe Atkins diet calls this induction, and other low carb diets have other names for the first two weeks. In essence, this period is to get you used to your new lifestyle - emotionally, physically and psychologically.

Zero Carb / No Carb FoodsLet me say up front that you should never go down to zero carbs. It´s like going down to zero food. It´ll cause your body to go into famine mode and cling to fat. That being said, what are zero carb foods?